Anyone familiar with the writings of this prolific spiritual author knows he has great respect for the grounding and expansiveness of a devotional life. He has given us a number of noteworthy resources in this genre. In a note to the reader of this volume, he says: " I have found that prayer, more than any other practice, helps me align with the peace, passion, bliss, and energy of the Beloved."
Most of these 365 prayers are short and that is right in sync with the needs of most people today. These inspiring words come from poets, mystics of all traditions, writers, and other sages. We recognized prayers from many of the author's favorite spiritual teachers including Rumi, Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Kabir, Dorothy Walters, Caroline Myss, and others. Of course many of the prayers are by Andrew Harvey himself who has dedicated his life to a blend of mystical faith and sacred activism.
Here are a few sample prayers:
"Steadiness is essential.
Forwards or backwards
Let us not look.
Let us learn to live swaying
As a rocking boat on the sea."
— Friedrich Holderlin
"May I, more than all else,
Cherish at heart that love
That makes me live
A limitless life in this world."
— Kabir
"Holy Mary
Star of the sea
Guide me safely over
The dark tragic waters
Of your world in transformation."
— Andrew Harvey
